New York City Police Department Patch with City Seal and Gold Border
Navy blue and gold embroidered New York City Police Department shoulder patch featuring the City of New York seal on a shield, with arched POLICE DEPARTMENT lettering and a gold merrowed border, for the NYPD in New York City, New York.
Low MOQ
Low Minimum Order
Artwork
Artwork Design Team
Company
USA Since 1999
Factory
Direct
Description
This embroidered patch features the New York City Police Department insignia, the shoulder patch of the NYPD, located in New York City, New York. It is built on a navy blue twill shield finished with a gold merrowed border, with the City of New York seal worked in detail at the center.
Center: The dominant element is the Seal of the City of New York, embroidered on a light-blue rounded shield. At the top are the scales of justice; below them a banner carries a row of stars, and an American eagle with spread wings perches on a hemisphere. Two standing supporter figures flank a small central heraldic shield marked with a saltire of windmill sails – a sailor with a staff on one side and a Native American figure with a bow on the other. The seal is stitched in gold and light blue against the navy ground.
Top Section: Across the upper shield, POLICE DEPARTMENT is embroidered in white block lettering on two arched lines, sitting above the seal and reading clearly against the navy field.
Bottom Section: Curving around the lower edge of the shield, CITY OF NEW YORK is stitched in white, naming the city directly on the patch and framing the seal between the top and bottom text.
Shape & Base: The patch is a pointed police shield – rounded shoulders narrowing to a point at the base – on a navy twill ground, edged with a bright gold merrowed border that defines the shield and gives a clean, uniform-ready edge.
Embroidery Quality: Full-coverage stitching with high stitch density holds the fine detail of the seal, the lettering, and the gold border with sharp, even edges and a durable surface that stands up to daily uniform wear and laundering.
This is one of a series of police department patches in the gallery. Compare it with another New York design, the Albany County, New York state-seal sheriff patch, the Albany County SRT patch, or a major-city rank design, the LAPD Police Officer III rank insignia.
Specifications
| Product Type | Embroidered Patch |
| Style | Shoulder Patch |
| Material | Polyester Twill Fabric with Poly/Rayon Threads |
| Stitch | Full Coverage Detail 100% Stitch Threading Embroidery |
| Size | 4" - 5" |
| Backing | Iron-on/Sew-on |
| Packaging | 10+ Per Polybag |
Estimated pricing: 10 → $17 · 20 → $12 · 50 → $7 · 100 → $5 · 250 → $3 · 500 → $2.50 · 1,000 → $2 each
No setup fee · No mold fee. Estimate only — final price adjusts by design, size, and quantity, and is confirmed with a free quote. No payment until you approve your proof.
🛡 Authorized Purchase & Credential Verification
Patches bearing a real agency or department name are sold only to that agency or its authorized representatives. Law enforcement and public-safety buyers must provide proof of occupation, valid credentials, or an authorized purchasing letter before production begins. We do not sell agency-named patches for personal use.
Custom and fictional designs — for example, a made-up department like “Town of Western Hope Police” — are welcome, as are designs where you change the agency or department name to your own.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is shown on the New York City Police Department patch?
The patch is a navy blue police shield with a gold border, carrying the Seal of the City of New York at its center - the scales of justice, an eagle on a hemisphere, and two supporter figures flanking a small saltire shield. POLICE DEPARTMENT arches across the top and CITY OF NEW YORK curves along the bottom. Owl Badges reproduces it as an embroidered shoulder patch.
What does the seal in the center of the NYPD patch represent?
It is the official Seal of the City of New York. The scales stand for justice, the eagle and supporter figures are the city arms, and the small central shield carries a saltire of windmill sails - a nod to the city Dutch colonial origins. On the patch it is embroidered in gold and light blue on a navy ground.
Can I order a custom patch in this navy-and-gold shield style for my own department?
Yes. The navy shield with a gold border and a central seal is a classic municipal-police layout, and we can build the same style for your own agency - your department name in the arched text and your city or state seal in the center. There is no setup fee and a low minimum order. Request a quote to start.
Can you change the colors, lettering, or seal on this design?
Yes. The navy, gold, and light-blue shown here can be recolored, the arched POLICE DEPARTMENT and CITY OF NEW YORK text can be replaced with your own wording, and the central seal can be swapped for your department or municipal emblem. A free proof is provided before production so you can confirm every detail.
What size is the New York City Police Department shoulder patch?
Shoulder patches like this are typically made in the 4 to 5 inch range so the seal and lettering stay legible on a uniform sleeve. Because this design packs fine seal detail, we confirm the proportions at your chosen size on the free proof so the seal and text stay crisp.
Do I need credentials to order a patch with the New York City Police Department name on it?
Yes. Patches bearing a real agency name such as the New York City Police Department are sold only to that agency or its authorized representatives. Law enforcement and public-safety buyers provide proof of occupation, valid credentials, or an authorized purchasing letter before production begins. Custom or fictional department designs, and patches renamed to your own department, are welcome without that step.
